Parachilna Gorge

Parachilna, SA

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Parachilna Gorge

Parachilna, SA

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About this campsite

Parachilna Gorge boasts a unique Australian outdoor experience. It offers you the opportunity to connect directly with nature with bush camps settled by Parachilna Creek. It is home to the start of the acclaimed Heysen Trail, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. With its raw and untapped beauty, the Gorge guarantees a memorable adventure for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

Parachilna Gorge is an exquisite bush camp located at the start of the Heyson Trail, perfect for nature enthusiasts. As you traverse eastward along the gorge, numerous campsite options await beside the tranquil Parachilna Creek. Teeming with local fauna and adorned by flourishing flora, Parachilna Gorge offers a unique experience of wilderness and adventure, promising an unrivaled retreat into nature's heart. There are no man-made facilities, enhancing the raw experience of natural exploration. Immersing yourself in the serene beauty this site offers is an invitation to rekindle your connection with nature.

How to Get There

From waypoint at Parachilna, turn east onto Parachilna-Blinman Road and follow for 13.5km to campsites along the bank of Parachilna Creek.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Free Camping

Camping Area

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Unknown feature

Rough Road Conditions

On the bank of Parachilna Creek

Free Overnight Camp

Offroad caravans and 4WD recommended for this area

Photo Opportunity

Walking

Camp Trailers

Beware of falling branches under the large trees

Location

Parachilna Gorge•Parachilna-Blinman Road, Parachilna, SA, 5730

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